Panel Technician with Strip and Fit

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Solus Accident Repair Centres, owned by Aviva, as a panel technician and be part of the future of vehicle repairs. With a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement, you'll enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. Contribute to creating innovative solutions and share your expertise in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Bonus opportunity tied to performance.

Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays.

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products.

Supportive policies including parental leave.

Wellbeing initiatives with 24/7 GP access.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include ATA accreditation.
• High standard of work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Panel technicians provide expertise and improve service processes.
• Responsible for vehicle repairs as part of the team.

Skills

ATA accreditation

High standard of work

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference, constantly learn new things, and be at the forefront of technology, working as part of the Aviva family?

Responsibilities

The Role:

As part of the wider Aviva family, we are looking to bring fresh thinking into our business to support our transformation into the bodyshop of the future. We challenge traditional thinking to make us stand apart from our competitors. As such, our panel technicians assume responsibility to provide and share their expertise throughout the site, while identifying opportunities to improve our processes and the service we provide to our customers.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• ATA accreditation
• Very high standard of work

Who are Solus?

Solus, owned by Aviva, is one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average with a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and recognition through industry awards, Solus is proud to shape the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.